Amanda Smith’s Post

Phoenix Occupational Medicine and Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation's Early Intervention Done Right Symposium is creeping (racing) up quickly! I'm excited to be speaking with Amanda Smith from Verde Nutrition Co about internal factors that influence injury for an aging workforce, providing insight into how targeted initiatives can aid employees to become healthier, happier and more physically resilient. With an agenda full of expert speakers throughout the day, at ticket to the symposium is a sound professional development investment. Link in the comments below. #EIDR24 #exerciseismedicine #injuryprevention #injurymanagement

Navigating Arthritis with Effective Therapies 🌟👣 Dive into the world of physical and occupational therapies for arthritis management. Experience the benefits of specialized exercises to enhance your joint mobility and reduce pain. Occupational therapy brings practical solutions to your daily life, making activities like bathing and cooking more manageable. Embrace a life where arthritis doesn't limit your possibilities. #ArthritisRelief #TherapyWorks #JointHealth

Occupational therapists specialize in activity modification, joint protection techniques, and even custom splints to support your joints. They can also suggest adaptive equipment and design exercise programs to increase flexibility and strength, all while helping you manage chronic pain through effective strategies. Ready to take control of your joint pain and improve your quality of life? Reach out to an OT and start your journey toward relief today! #JointPainRelief #OccupationalTherapy #PainManagement #ChronicPain #MoveWithoutPain #HolisticHealth #WellnessJourney #ArthritisRelief #HealthAndWellness #InjuryPrevention #PainFreeLiving

🧠 Empowering Stroke Recovery: Occupational Therapy Techniques for Stroke Patients 💪 At Serensa Health, we help stroke patients regain independence through personalized occupational therapy techniques. Here’s how our expert therapists support your journey: 1. Task-Oriented Training: Relearning daily activities like dressing, eating, and grooming to rebuild confidence. 2. Strengthening Exercises: Focused exercises to improve muscle strength and coordination for better movement. 3. Cognitive Rehabilitation: Activities that enhance memory, problem-solving, and attention for overall cognitive improvement. 4. Adaptive Strategies: Using assisted daily living rooms to simplify tasks and promote self-reliance. Our goal is to enhance your quality of life and help you regain control. Let’s take the first step together! 🌟 📞 Schedule a consultation with our team of experts today! #StrokeRecovery #OccupationalTherapy #SerensaHealth #StrokeRehabilitation

In this episode of #ChatWithTheExpert, Wendy Tippette, NP, gives us insight into what our occupational medicine team handles. They're a great support system for employees and employers! https://bit.ly/3RX0Pts

Join the conversation! Our newest Visions article by NAOHP is a must-read for "How an Occupational Medicine Program Can Lead to Healthier Employees." Share your thoughts and New Year health goals after reading the newest Visions: https://lnkd.in/eqdfDHp3 #HealthcareDiscussion #NAOHP #occupationalmedicine #occmednews #healthcareprofessionals #occmed #patientconfidentiality #occmedblog

Health care practitioners are increasingly recognizing trauma and its associated long-term negative consequences. Read how Tamerill Faison, OTD, MS, OTR/L is preparing Towson University occupational therapy students to provide trauma-informed care during their fieldwork experience: https://bit.ly/3Xw0Clu #PTSD #PTSDMonth

Test your knowledge!  Can you identify the symptom that does not typically result from diffuse brain damage? The answer is option D) Total loss of consciousness Get on track with SRM College of Occupational Therapy for more such content.  #SRMCollegeofOccupationalTherapy #SRMIST #BrainHealth

Treatment for both conditions typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, including: - Physical therapy to improve mobility and strength - Occupational therapy to enhance daily functioning - Speech therapy to address communication difficulties - Medications to manage symptoms like spasticity or pain - Assistive devices or orthotics to support mobility and independence #hemiplegia #stroke #SLRC

We’ve all forgotten a name, where we put our keys, or if we locked the front door. It’s normal to forget things once in a while. However, forgetting how to make change, use the telephone, or find your way home may be signs of a more serious memory problem. Here is a great downloadable resource, from NIH, for greater insight on memory loss and it should get your Occupational Therapy minds working on how OT can provide intervention. https://lnkd.in/dsutfEh